r/Wildfire 4d ago

Electrician

Im an inside wireman apprentice in Ca currently earning 45 an hr take home and im in my 2nd year. At 5 yrs ill be taking home 70+ and hr.dependent on area of project. Once journeyed out id be somewhere in the 80+ and with potential to get 120/hr…would leaving this career for wildland be a wise choice? In not exactly sure how much yall make but im assuming more than my potential. Let me know your thoughts . Thank you

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u/trinitytreetime 4d ago

Dude I'm a 5th year journey man level firefighter for the feds I make 26 an hour

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u/mastr_shifoo 4d ago

Are you fucking serious bro! Thats unbelievable! I thought yall making serious money on fires..im on one rn earning 500 cash a 12 hr shift just to tow a dozer to line …someone musta tried to mislead me